The challenge is quite simple...attempt to refuse single-use plastic during July.

NEWSFLASH: In 2014 over 14,000 people from 69 nations around the world joined us in refusing single-use plastic. Thanks to all the people, groups, schools and businesses who got involved and learnt new habits! Keep it up & see you next year!

Join thousands taking the challenge to refuse single-use plastic. You can sign up for a day or a week if the whole month sounds overwhelming. Sign up to get recipes, ideas & everything you need to take part.

Schools, cafes, businesses and groups from around the world are taking action in their communities to reduce single-use plastic. Read some inspiring stories here.

In 2014 at 30 cafes across Perth's western suburbs people were encouraged to bring reusable cups for takeaway coffees. During July 1,540 disposable cups were saved from being thrown away and 1,540 native trees were planted!

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"Think about it, why would you make something that you are going to use for a few minutes out of a material that's basically going to last forever...What's up with that?" - Jeb Berrier, BagIt movie.